SHAH ALAM, March 9 — The Department of Environment (DOE) has strictly prohibited open burning in Selangor and has imposed a maximum fine of RM500,000 if found guilty, says Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

By Nadiah Zamlus KUALA LANGAT, March 2 — About 34 hectares of Kuala Langat Selatan permanent forest reserve were believed to have been set on fire as a result of open burning activities. State executive councillor on environment Hee Loy Sian said the fire has spread to cover 0.45 per cent of...

By Nadiah Zamlus KUALA LANGAT, March 2 — A fine of up to RM500,000 can be imposed on individuals who commit open burning, especially in forest reserves. State executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said the penalty according to the Act under the Department of the Environment also...

SHAH ALAM, Feb 26 — A total of 994 cases of open burning involving an area of 8,140 hectares was recorded by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) of Selangor from January until yesterday.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 27 — Foreigners are believed to have started fires at illegal dumpsites in order to extract copper from wires collected. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said the irresponsible act had resulted in open burning incidents that...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — The Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) detected open burning of piles of suspected cable sheaths and electronic circuit boards, at an illegal dump site in Banting yesterday.